How to find cheap flights to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
$1,407 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to KAN, the lowest fare is $586.
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About one month ahead is a great time to book tickets to Kano, where Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is located. That's the general recommendation if you want to lock in the cheapest fares.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search to increase your chances of securing cheap flights to Kano. This will give you more choices for where you begin and end your journey, as well as different prices.
If you're not in a rush to get to Kano, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport if you book a flight with one or more stops.
Best time to go to Kano
You can typically board the cheapest flight to Kano in June.
To find the cheapest month for flights to KAN, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.
July is the most popular month for flights to KAN. Visit then if you're eager to experience Kano at its liveliest.
The quietest time of the year to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Kano then and explore the top attractions at a more leisurely pace.
With averages of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF), April is when Kano is at its warmest. Plan your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your time here.
January brings the lowest temperatures, ranging from around 12ºC (54ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January is when you're least likely to need an umbrella. This is the driest month in Kano.
The wettest time of year is August. Visit then and you can expect to get around 22 days of rainfall.
Traveling to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN): What you need to know
Avoid the layovers and get to Kano in one easy hop. Take a direct flight to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport with one of these top airlines:
Consider booking your KAN plane ticket with Qatar Airways. It's the carrier with the strongest punctuality record, with up to 89% of flights into this hub landing on time.
Your flight will land in the UTC+1 timezone at KAN.
Whether you're coming in late or just want the convenience of staying close by, you'll find some great hotels near Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Check in and relax at one of these after your flight to KAN:
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport has an on-time rating of 73%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be handy to know if you're planning a tight connection or need to be somewhere soon after you land.
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport is located in Kano, Kano State, Nigeria.
Getting to central Kano from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)
The distance from KAN to central Kano is about 13 kilometers.
After landing from your flight to KAN, driving to the center will take around 25 minutes.
The right hotel can turn a good trip into a great one. Here are a few favorites that travelers keep coming back to in Kano:
Kano highlights
Jump off your flight to Kano and make a beeline for these leading attractions:
DanMasanin Kano Palace: An impressive preview of everything the city has to offer, this landmark is around 0.16 kilometers south-west of the center.
Darmanawa Garden: Find a spot to sit and take five here while exploring Kano. This park is roughly 6 kilometers south-east of the center.
Gidan Makama Museum: Need one more reason to visit Kano? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 2 kilometers south of the city center.
Explore more of Nigeria
There are plenty more places you'll want to see in Nigeria, starting with Kaduna. AREWA House, Juma'at Central Mosque and AHMADIYYA MOSQUE KADUNA are must-do's in this city, which is about 209 kilometers south-west of Kano.
Zaria is another place that's too good to skip while you're in Nigeria. You'll find it roughly 145 kilometers south-west of Kano. St Mary's Catholic Church, Zaria City Wall, Zaria, Kaduna State and Kufena Rock stand out as key sights.
Roughly 241 kilometers south of Kano, Jos is well worth the journey. Top reasons to go include Peace island and resort, Jos Museum and Zoo and Jos Wildlife Park.